Tornadoes usually form from a type of thunderstorm called a supercell, which has a rotating updraft called a mesocyclone. A downdraft at the back of the storm, called the rear-flank downdraft or RFD is believed to wrap around the tornado, tightening and intensifying it to produce a tornado.
nope
A wall cloud
Yes. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air, so one cannot form without rotation.
An in correct and, unfortunately, commonly cited explanation of how tornadoes form is along the lines of "hot and cold air mix together ans swirl." While a collision of warm and cold air often plays a role in tornado formation, it is not a direct cause of tornadoes.
No. Mountains are not ideal for tornado formation, but they do not stop tornadoes. Higher elevations typically have cooler, drier, more stable air, which is not an ideal environment for tornado formation. However, tornadoes can form on mountains. In 2011, a tornado in Glade Spring, Virginia wrecked camp sites on Mt. Rogers at nearly 4,000 feet. An F4 tornado occurred at 10,000 feet in northwest Wyoming on July 21st, 1987. Events like these are uncommon but do occur.
Tornado
The formation of a tornado is called tornadogenesis.
Not directly. But changes in wind speed and direction in altitude, called wind shear, plays an important role in tornado formation.
The rotation in a supercell is what leads to tornado formation.
Yes. The warm air mass that often plays a role in tornado formation is called a maritime tropical air mass.
Wind shear can result in the formation of a tornado.
Cumulonimbus
Not directly, but it is a very important component in tornado formation.
Since a tornado is a severe weather event, the formation of one would be studied in meteorology.
Meteorolgy :)
wind shear causes the formation of a tornado if you have a strong thunderstorm.
yes it can cause tornado formation can take time in an area